Monument Details

Corporal Thomas Pope MOH Panel - Battle of Hamel

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In the Australian Corps Memorial Park along the 500 meter walking path. Plaque

One of 18 information panels honors the award of the Medal of Honor to Corporal Thomas Pope. The panel text is in English and French.

Monument Text:

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for bravery for the US forces. The first United States soldier to earn the Medal of Honor was Corporal Thomas Pope of Company E, 131st Infantry, 33rd Division. Pope received the Medal of Honor for bravery in the advance towards Le Hamel.

Commemorates:

People:

Thomas A. Pope

Units:

131st Infantry Regiment, 33rd Division

33rd Infantry Division

United States Army

Wars:

WWI